Share Album Published September 16, 2022 Fern Lake (4 new items) Trailhead: Fern Lake Distance: 3.8 mi Elevation Change: 1,390' The Fern Lake trail starts off very gently, gaining only 150' in the first 1.7 miles to the Pool. From the Pool to Fern Falls is another nine tenths of a mile gaining only another 500'. The trail then climbs steadily through the forest. Just before the cresting a final rise, the trail junctions with the spur trail to Spruce Lake.